Stage 4 Geography | Water in the world

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1 and 2	Classes 3 and 4
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 10.45am	Catchment makers	Hydrological processes
10.45am - 11.30am	Hydrological processes	Catchment makers
11.30am - 12.00pm	Lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 12.45pm	Land and water quality management	Sustainable fishing
12.45pm - 1.30pm	Sustainable fishing	Land and water quality management

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)

Water in the world

Outcomes

• GE4-DFC-01 locates the diverse features and describes the characteristics of a range of places and environments
• GE4-PRI-01 explains the processes and interactions that change people, places and environments
• GE4-MAN-01 explains the management and protection of places and environments
• GE4-APC-01 explains Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship, care and management of Country
• GE4-TAP-01 selects and uses geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information
• GE4-COM-01 uses concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts

Content

Thinking and working geographically

• Use relevant geographical concepts
• Engage in geographical inquiry using geographical information
• Use relevant geographical tools
• Create written texts to describe and explain the geographical processes associated with water in the world

Water resources and their value

• Global variations in the distribution, quantity and quality of water resources
• Hydrological processes that move water through a catchment area
• Factors influencing water flows and the availability of water resources in different places
• The economic, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic value of water

Water scarcity and water management

• Nature and causes of water scarcity around the world
• Environmental, social, economic and political impacts of water scarcity in different countries

• Short-term and long-term responses to reduce the impacts of water scarcity

• Methods used by Aboriginal Peoples to manage and care for water Country

Strategies to manage catchment areas for sustainability

Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024

Teacher information

Cost 2026	NSW Department of Education schools $22 per student Non-government schools $28 per student The total cost of the program will be based on the number of students confirmed at least 3 working days before your program. If the number of students is not confirmed by this time, the total cost will be calculated using the number of students listed on the original booking form or the actual number of students who attend, whichever is greater. An Interschool journal request or sales order will then be prepared and sent to your school for payment.
Student numbers	Recommended maximum 4 classes with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile.
Bring	School first aid kits, student medication and ASCIA action plans Low waste food and water bottle Sun protection - hats and sunblock Insect repellent Clipboards and pencils
Clothing	Sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas.
Staff and student welfare	The program requires walking through parklands. The site is fully accessible but may not be suitable for recently unwell participants. For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program.
Extreme or wet weather	In general, our staff are prepared to complete learning programs in varied weather conditions except where health and safety could be compromised. School staff should assess the appropriateness of the visit with poor conditions and discuss with our centre staff as soon as possible. In the event of cancellation, we will do our best to find an alternative date. Please view our trigger points for postponement and cancellation.
Trigger points for cancellation	See our bookings page
Cancellation policy	Cancellation or major changes to bookings will incur the following cancellation fees: within 30 days of excursion or incursion date - $600 administration fee charged within 7 days of excursion/incursion date - total fee charged based on confirmed student numbers. Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0